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Europe and Colonies continued...

France continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
3481   imageFrance, 1668, matched pair of folded letters to a Nobleman in the Court of Louis XIV, both from a Monsieur Marin, one addressed to Angoulême, the other to Limoges (the Court spent summers in Angoulême, winters in Limoges; neither cover with postal markings, but the Limoges cover still bears a good part of the silk cord that was held to the cover, front and back, with a wax seal. A Very Fine pair of covers to a Courtier of the "Sun King".
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
3482   imageFrance, 1807, "No. 54/(G)RANDE ARMÉE", red straightline on 2-page folded letter with an manuscript "8" rate and a Very Fine strike "Mars/ 23/ 1807" double-lined double circle datestamp on reverse, datelined "Zernin, a une lieue-et-demi de Colberg" (Zernin, a league and a half [about 5 miles] from Colberg); the letter starts off triumphantly but then becomes somber, the writer speaking of his unit's "baptism of fire", of taking prisoners, etc.; the letter is unsigned (could the writer have been killed before finishing it?) but is addressed in the writer's hand to a Monsieur de Montbreton in Paris; Very Fine and quite interesting. Includes a typed transcription of the first page and a handwritten transcription of the second—both in French.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
3483   imageFrance, 1871, National Guardsman's letter to the Commune of Paris, small folded letter datelined Paris, 8 May 1871, from a Guardsman at "the old municipal barracks on Place Lobau" complaining of not being sent to the front, while another battalion had spent 42 consecutive days in combat, and hinting at his commander's successfully conspiring to remain off the front lines; postmarked Paris (60), 11 May on front and red "Paris/ Ser. D\des Contre-Seing" the same day on reverse; inside marked with the official red "Commune de Paris/ Secrétariat" handstamp and docketed 12 May; some internal splitting, Very Fine. Includes French transcription and English translation.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction
3484 9 imageFrance, 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine (Scott 9), used with a pair of 25c blue (6a) and tied by lozenge roller cancels on 1854 cover from Paris to Baltimore Md., postmarked Aug 11 Paris circular datestamp with Aug 29 exchange office circular datestamp with integral "5 Cts."; 1fr with wide side margins, just touching frame line top & bottom, 25c with large margins except cut into at top of right stamp; a Very Fine cover with original family letter enclosed.
Yvert 6a. Maury 6c.
Estimate $600 - 800. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $600-800
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
3485 220-225P imageFrance, 1924-25, Decorative Arts Exposition, composite large die proof (Scott 220-225P), including the 45c postal card design, neatly laminated to a backing card, Very Fine and rare.
Yvert 210-215.
Yvert €1,200 ($1,340).
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
3486 o 246 imageFrance, 1929, 2fr Le Havre Philatelic Exhibition (Scott 246), neat first day cancel, 18 May 1929.
Yvert 257A.
Scott $600+.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
3487 477//484 vars. imageFrance, 1944, Gallic Cock & Marianne definitives, 10c, 30c, 50c, 70c & 1fr double impressions (Scott 477//484 vars.), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Dallay 630b, 632a, 633c, 635b & 637c; €600 ($670).
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction
3488 P 604E, 604P, 692P imageFrance, 1948-53, 6fr & 8fr Leclerc, group of 10 large die essays & proofs (Scott 604E, 604P, 692P), comprises 1948 6fr artist's (R. Serres) die essay of unaccepted design, three trial color large die proofs of the accepted design and a deluxe proof of same in issued color; 1953 8fr sepia control proof with slightly different inscription than in the approved design, a sepia control proof of the final design, two trial color large die proofs and a signed artist's (R. Serres) proof in black; Very Fine, a very rare group.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6)

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Suggested Bid $500-750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
3489 B3-B10 imageFrance, 1917-19, War Orphans (1st issue) complete (Scott B3-B10), o.g., unusually bright and fresh, Fine to Very Fine.
Yvert 148-155.
Scott $2,520.
Estimate $800 - 1,200. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $800-1,200
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
3490 B10 imageFrance, 1917, 5fr+5fr War Orphans (Scott B10), tied on small piece by light 1920 Paris circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice.
Yvert 155.
Scott $1,550.
Estimate $600 - 800. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $600-800
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
3491 BK B34b imageFrance, 1930, 1.50fr+3.50fr Smile of Reims, complete booklet (Scott B34b), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Yvert 256 var.
Scott $1,100.
Estimate $400 - 600

A rare intact booklet with a double pane of eight. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3492 P B110TC imageFrance, 1941, 2.50fr + 50c Anti-Cancer, imperf trial color plate proof (Scott B110TC), full sheet of 25 in dark green & red brown, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and rare, Lapierre.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
3493 / C8-C14 imageFrance, Airmail, 1936, 85c-50fr Plane Over Paris complete (Scott C8-C14), o.g. (1.50fr-3.50fr never hinged), fresh and Very Fine.
Yvert 8-14.
Scott $1,068.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $350-500
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
3494 C15 imageFrance, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote" (Scott C15), o.g., never hinged, post office fresh and beautifully centered, Extremely Fine.
Yvert 15.
Scott $1,700.
Estimate $750 - 1,000

A choice example of this classic French airmail. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
3495 C15 imageFrance, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote" (Scott C15), o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, 1999 Behr certificate.
Yvert 15.
Scott $1,700.
Estimate $600 - 800. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $600-800
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
3496 C15 imageFrance, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote" (Scott C15), dated corner block of 4, o.g., never hinged, post office fresh, Extremely Fine and choice.
Yvert 15.
Scott $6,800 as singles.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000

An extraordinary and very rare block of this iconic French Airmail. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
3497 C17 imageFrance, Airmail, 1936, 10fr South Atlantic Crossing (Scott C17), left sheet margin single, o.g., never hinged, fresh and choice, Extremely Fine.
Yvert 321.
Scott $700.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
3498 C23-C27 imageFrance, Airmail, 1949-50, 100fr-1000fr Views complete (Scott C23-C27), dated corner blocks of 4, the 1000fr with full side margins and vertical gutter, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Yvert 24-27,29.
Scott $946 as singles.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)

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Suggested Bid $400-600
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
3499 C37-C40 vars. imageFrance, Airmail, 1960, 2fr-10fr Aircraft, imperforate complete (Scott C37-C40 vars.), full sheets of 50 (2fr-5fr) and 25 (10fr), o.g., never hinged; 2fr-5fr sheets folded in half horizontally between rows 5/6, Very Fine.
Yvert 38-41; €10,125 ($11,340).
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
French Offices and Colonies
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
3500 2A imageFrench Offices in Canton, 1901-02, 5c green (Scott 2A), o.g., fresh and beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, multiple pencil and handstamped signatures.
Yvert 4.
Scott $600.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

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